Deductions
“Can I deduct my new home office using the actual expense method without immediately triggering a red flag audit from the IRS?”
A home office deduction under the actual expense method often depends on how the space is used, whether it is used regularly and exclusively for business, and how well the related costs are documented. The IRS generally looks at the consistency of the claim with the rest of the return, including income level, business activity, and whether the home expenses appear reasonable for the facts. A new claim can draw attention in some cases, but audit risk usually turns more on the overall pattern and support than on the deduction itself. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
In your 90-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“I incurred massive personal credit card debt to fund my struggling business, is the crippling interest I pay on those cards tax deductible?”
“I bought a heavy luxury SUV primarily for my real estate business, how does the Section 179 vehicle deduction actually work for passenger vehicles?”
“I use my personal cell phone extensively for my freelance work, what exact percentage of my monthly phone bill is safe to write off?”
“I traveled out of state for a business conference and stayed an extra three days for a personal vacation, how much of the flight is deductible?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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